Plans Examiner

Are you ready to take your career to the next level? The City of Pasco is searching for an experienced Plans Examiner to join our team and help shape the future of our growing community! This is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact while enjoying competitive pay, relocation assistance may be available up to $5,000, and the potential for a sign-on bonus for highly qualified candidates!

THE ROLE:  

As a Plans Examiner, you will play a critical role in providing a high level of customer service for residents and customers in regard to plans reviews. The Plans Examiner Performs complex commercial and residential plan reviews for structural and non-structural integrity prior to the issuance of building permits, monitors construction plan timeframes and conformance by performing periodic field inspections. Interprets and applies applicable codes and regulations in the evaluation of proposals for new materials and reviews plan applications. May perform engineering analysis of structural design.

The ideal candidate for this role will have 3 years of experience in plans examining, permitting, or building inspection, interpersonal and critical thinking skills, and the ability to foster a culture based on integrity and respect. You will collaborate with building staff and permitting staff to review plans for residents and developers of the City of Pasco.  A background check is required upon acceptance of a conditional offer.

REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: (Any equivalent combination of education and experience, which provides the applicant with the knowledge, skills and abilities required to perform the job.):

• High school diploma or G.E.D. 
• Three (3) years' experience in plans examining, permitting, or building inspection, including one (1) year experience in building construction.
• ICC or similar certification as a plans examiner.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or Architecture or closely related field, preferred.

COMPREHENSIVE BENEFITS PACKAGE: The City offers a full benefits package for the employee and all eligible dependents covered at low premiums including:

• Affordable healthcare coverage: Medical at $153.70/month, dental at $11.59/month, and vision coverage at $6.54/month
• Basic life insurance paid for by the City and employee sponsored supplemental life insurance
• Paid time off - 12 days of vacation during the 1st year of employment and 12 days of sick leave which are available for use upon accrual
• 10 paid holidays, plus each employee receives 1 floating holiday each year
• Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS), which offers a guaranteed monthly benefit once vesting criteria has been met
• In addition to DRS, employees may also contribute to a 457 Deferred Compensation Plan, that offers a pre-tax contribution of 4% from the City
• Other benefits offered: Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program, Tuition Assistance, Flexible Spending Plan, Long-Term Disability, Aflac, and Flexible Schedule (per department approval)

SAFETY/WORK CONDITIONS: 

• Duties are performed in an office environment while stationed at a desk. 

• PHYSICAL: Frequently moves construction plans and other equipment weighing up to 20 pounds throughout the office and between meetings.

Ready to Apply?

If you're seeking a fulfilling career that allows you to contribute to a thriving community and grow both personally and professionally, the City of Pasco is the place for you. 

Join us in shaping the future and making a real difference. Apply on this page to submit your application

Please call or text HR at (509) 545-3408 or email HR@pasco.gov, with questions regarding employment opportunities with the City of Pasco.  

*The City of Pasco is committed to supporting diversity and creating an inclusive environment for all employees.  

*If your experience does not exactly match each and every qualification, apply anyways!  You may be exactly what we are looking for!

Salary : $80,579 - $96,741